Tia Brazda is a Canadian singer and songwriter, known for performing jazz music that incorporates elements of swing, blues, rockabilly, soul, electro and pop.
12 Facts About Tia Brazda
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Tia Brazda has been recognized as a notable figure in the electro-swing movement, and has performed at prominent international jazz festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal.
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Tia Brazda performed in cover bands before writing her own material and honing her sound in the clubs of Toronto.
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The EP debuted in 2012 at No 1 on the iTunes jazz chart in Canada, and led to Tia Brazda touring Europe with club dates in Paris and Amsterdam, as well as performances at the Maui Waui Festival and Bestival in the UK.
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In 2015 Tia Brazda released her debut full-length album, 'Bandshell' which debuted at No 1 on the iTunes jazz chart in Canada.
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In 2016 Tia Brazda headlined the main stage at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, played two highly reviewed shows at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, as well as the Iboga Summer Festival in Spain.
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Tia Brazda released Bandshell Remixed, an album of remixes of songs off her Bandshell album, by prominent DJs from around the world including Wolfgang Lohr and Sound Nomaden.
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In 2017, Tia Brazda performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and San Jose Jazz Summer Fest where she was described as "Best of the Fest" by local news.
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In 2022, Tia Brazda released When I Get Low, a collection of mostly jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.
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Tia Brazda is known for writing her own original material, as well as using real instruments instead of samples.
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On tour, Tia Brazda's band has included saxophonists from both Royal Crown Revue and Cherry Poppin' Daddies.
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In 2016 Tia Brazda was awarded the Stingray Rising Star Music Award.